Experienced runner Lo, 38, who was heading to Romania to compete in a Translyvanian event after the race, said: "It was a bit wet on the beach but I was really happy with how things went. I think the course has changed a little bit since when I last competed, it's now more on the beach so it is a bit tougher going.

"This was a warm-up for me as I'm travelling to Romania to take part in Translyvanian 100k."